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Gluten is a natural protein found in wheat, barley, rye, and some oats. Gluten is also found in foods that contain these ingredients. Some people have intolerance to gluten—suffering allergy symptoms, bloating, or stomach cramps. More than 3 million Americans have a condition called celiac...
expert advice
Pamela S. Douglas, MD, president of the American College of Cardiology, responds: Committing to a healthy lifestyle is the best way you can reduce your chances of a heart attack. Good health doesn't happen overnight, and there are some risk factors you can’t change—like your age, gender, and family history. But by following a...
health tip
Some weight-loss experts and folks fighting the battle of the bulge themselves say it may help your efforts to brush your teeth. Brushing after every meal can act as a signal that it's time to stop eating. And when a craving strikes, brushing could serve as a delay—whether by distracting you from eating or coating your mouth with a strong flavor that may make other foods...
